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Ciudad de Yakima Solicita Aportación para el Plan de Acción de Viviendas

La Ciudad de Yakima está solicitando aportación de la comunidad sobre necesidades de vivienda mediante una encuesta disponible en inglés y español. La Ciudad recibió un subsidio de $100,000 del Departamento de Comercio del Estado de Washington para desarrollar un Plan de Acción de Vivienda (HAP). Esta encuesta ayudará a la Ciudad a crear el

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Parks and Recreation Unveils “Bearable Adventure”

A community outreach of hope and support during the COVID-19 pandemic is the focus of Yakima Parks and Recreation’s new “Bearable Adventure” initiative. “Bearable Adventure” calls for Yakima residents to place a teddy bear in a window as a symbol of comfort. Yakima residents are encouraged to get outdoors and, while practicing social distancing, search

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Chip Sealing to Impact Traffic on 3rd Avenue, Mead Avenue

Drivers will experience intermittent road closures on sections of 3rd Avenue and Mead Avenue due to the City of Yakima Streets Division chip seal program. Chip sealing begins Monday, July 27th, on Third Avenue east to Voelker Avenue and Mead Avenue south to West Pierce Street. The chip seal program in this area is expected

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Yakima City Council July 21st Regular Meeting Review

The Yakima City Council held a regular meeting yesterday, Tuesday, July 21st. Action taken by the Council yesterday included: Receiving a COVID-19 update Receiving the 2020 2nd Quarter Financial Report Approving an ordinance creating a policy for the display of flags at City Hall and other City of Yakima properties The July 21st Yakima City

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Yakima City Council July 21st Regular Meeting Preview

The Yakima City Council will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, July 21st, in Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall, 129 North 2nd Street. Agenda items for the July 21st regular meeting include A COVID-19 update Direction from Council regarding City Manager negotiations 2020 Second Quarter financial report The following precautions are

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Water Line Work to Close Portion Of West I Street

Water line work will result in the closure of I Street between 5th Avenue and 1st Street starting Monday, July 20th through Friday, July 31st. Work on the project will begin at 7:00 am and last until 3:30 pm each day. Due to heavy traffic volumes on I Street, drivers can expect delays and should

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City Planning Division Offers Guidelines for Restaurants

Restaurant owners in the city of Yakima have a tool to help them with guidelines for re-opening under Yakima County’s modified Phase 1 status in the state’s Safe Start program. Under the modified Phase 1, restaurants are able to offer limited outdoor seating for customers. The City of Yakima Planning Division launched a web page

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Yakima Parks & Recreation Expanding Alternative Programs

From no-bake cookies to tick-tock soccer drills, Yakima Parks & Recreation staff members continue to expand virtual recreation alternatives for the community this summer. Click https://yakimaparks.com/virtual-recreation-programs/ to access the virtual rec programs online. The link includes information about the ongoing “Step Up and Park it” walking challenge that is now underway. The City of Yakima’s

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Outdoor Summer Cinema Canceled due to COVID-19 Restrictions

Yakima Parks and Recreation’s annual Outdoor Summer Cinema series is canceled this year due to restrictions related to COVID-19. “With Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement this week that phases are frozen through at least July 28th, we have made the decision to cancel the series for this year,” said Parks and Recreation Manager Ken Wilkinson. “We

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Applications Sought for City of Yakima Small Business Grant Program

The City of Yakima has dedicated $480,000 in small business assistance. The money is available for low or moderate-income business owners that employ five or fewer people. The business must be located within the Yakima city limits. The City Council unanimously agreed to make funds available to support the smallest businesses in the City. Eligible

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